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Euphorbia arbuscula

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Euphorbia arbuscula plant details

Euphorbia arbuscula is a deciduous cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia arbuscula

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rare, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia arbuscula

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful tree form (coralliform) Euphorbia from the island of Socotra. Very rare in cultivation. Has brilliant blue flesh on each branch, and basically leafless except for a few tiny green leaves on the tips. Tiny yellow flowers. Forms an umbrella shape and can get quite large.

Gardening facts about Euphorbia arbuscula plant

How to Grow Euphorbia arbuscula

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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